Measuring and dispensing apparatus



J. FLECKENSTEIN. MINOR.

MEASUHING A ND DISPENSING APPARATUS.

FLECKENSTEIN, GUARDIAN.

APILICATXON FILE 'AUL-i. 13, 1917- Patented Feb. 1, '1921.

2 SHEETS-bHEETl l. FLECKENSTEIN. MINOR.

A. FLECKENSTEIN` GUARDMN.

MEASUHING AND DISPENSNG APPARATUS.

APPUCM'ION HLED Au@ is, 1911.

w "e afeuted 11611. 1, 1921.

UNTED STATES PATENT QFFICE.

JACKSON FLECKENSTEIN, OF I'ONIA, MICHIGAN; ADELAIDE FLIECXENSTEIN, GUARDIAN OF SAID JACKSON FLECKENSTEIN, A/MINOR, A SlSlGNOR T0 FLECKENSTEIN VISIBLE GASOMETER COMPANY, 0F CHICAGO. `ILILIITOIS,

A. CORPORATION 0F` DELAWARE.

MEASURING AND DISPENSIN'G APPARATUS.

' new and useful Improvements in Measuring and Dispensing Apparatus; and I do hereby declare the following to be a full, clear,

and exact description of the invention, such] as will enable others skilled in theart to which it appertains to make and use the same.

The present invention relates to measuring and dispensingr apparatus, and has more particular reference to a device adapted to measure and deliver predetermined quanti- -ties of gasolene and the like.

An objectis to provide a `device of this character with improved means for opening and closing the inlet and discharge valves and admitting of the easy manipulation of the valves from a point below theA containers 'of the device; to.` provide an improved connection between the containers of the device for facilitating "the discharge of the liquid trom the container which is open to the discharge; and to provide an improved air in let valve for venting the containers to offset the formation of a vacuum therein.

The invention also aims at" the provision of means for sealing theeir inlet valve to prevent access thereto after the same has been adjusted, alud ltoprevent the introduction of liquid into the container through the valve opening.`

Other and moref'detailed objects will. hereinafter in part b'e'come apparent and in part be stated in the following further disclosure of the invention, which invention com prises certain Ahovel constructions, combinations and arrangements of parts will subsequently be rendered clear and later specifically pointed out in the claim.

In the accompanying; drawingsr- Figure l is a front elevation of a measuring and [dispensing device constructed according to the present invention.

F ig. 2*,is a top plan view of the same.

Fig. SJis a fragmentary enlarged vertical section through the air inlet valve arid the parts siirroundinff the same.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Application filed August 11h/191'?A Serial No. 185,906.

rammed nel. 1, 192i.

through the valve immediately above the sealing plate.

Fig. 5 is a detail perspective view ot the valve housing.

Fig. 6 is a fragmentary enlarged section taken lvertically through the upper cud of the adjacent containers, and showing" the air pipe connection between the same.

` Fig. 7 is a side elevation of the lower end o f the device, showing the handle connection for operating the inlet and discharge valves.

Referring'l to these drawings, wherein like parts are referred to by similar numerals of reference throughout the several views, l0 and 1l designate a pair of containers which may be inclosed in protecting: jackets 12 formed of wire meshing or the like. The containers 10 and 11 are provided at opposite ends with heads 13 and 14, the former helingr arranged against the lower ends ot' the containers and havingI connection with branches 15 of a discharge pipe 16. A valve 17, of preferably the rotary type is inter posed in the discharge pipe 16 at its point of juncture with the branches 15 and is adapted to open the branches one at a time to the discharge pipe.

The upper heads 14 are connected to the branches 18 of an inlet pipe 19, and a valve 20, preferably of the rotary type is interposed in the inlet pipe 19 at its juncture with the branches 18 for communicating the latter one at a time with the inlet pipe. The valves 17 and 20 are provided with operating arms 21 which are arranged at one end of the valves and extend substantially `in the same direction. A rod 22 is pivotally connected at its opposite ends to the outer extremities ofthe arms 21 to effect the simultaneous shifting of the valves. The ports of the valves 17 and 20 are arranged to open one of the containers to the inlet pipe 19 while the opposite container is open to` the discharge pipe 16. The lower valve 2 1 ,senses which is substantially U-shaped and connected at its opposite ends to the heads l of the containers. The pipe 24 is an air pipe and is adapted to transfer air from one container while being filled into the opposite container for facilitating the discharge of the contents thereof'. Should the inflow of liquid to one container be more rapid than the outfiow from the opposite container, the air compressed in the first container by the inflow of liquid thereto is conveyed through the pipe 2% into the container open to the discharge and forces the liquid therefrom under considerable pressure.

For the purpose of venting the containers at their upper ends and preventing the formation of a vacuum therein, each head 14 is provided with an air `valve rPhe valve 25 is in the form of a disk. of metal or the like. havingupon its upper face a covering of cork 26, or other resilient material adapted to engage a valve seat 2T yin the form of a shoulder which is, ground in the lower face of the head 14. The dish valve 25 is sr. .ired upon the lower end of a Valve stem 28, which latter is in the form of a rod screw-threaded at opposite ends and carrying a pair of lock nuts 2S) binding against the opposite sides of the valve 25 to hold it to the stem. The stem 2H passes upwardly through a bearing il() comprising a part of the head la and has a spring 31 surroundingthe rod and engaging at one end against the bearing 3() and at-its oppoA site end against the pair or" adjusting nuts 32 secured in locked relation and upon the upper end of the rod or stem 2S. The

spring 31 normally` lifts the rod 2S and holdsithe valve 25 to its seat. rlhe head il is suitably drilled or stamped at the opposite sides of the bearing 3() to forni openings or passages through the 4head whicl are normally closed by the valve 25.

This valve may be provided with a housing or protector 34 in the forni oi' an inclosing casing adapted to fit over the. head Hand cover the openings 33. The housing 34 is adapted to prevent accun'nilation of dust, water. and the like. upon the Iuppcr surface of the valve 25. and to prevent access to the spring 3]. and the adjusting nuts 32 therefor. The protector 3l has an opening in its upper end through which the stern 28 may project, and the protector is also provided with a base or retaining flange 3G which projects from opposite sides of the casing 341 and is adapted to engage beneath the adjacent edge portions of' a sealing plaie. which is detachably fitted over the adjacent head 14. The plate. 3T may be provided Wit-h recesses B8 in its under side to receive the ends of the flange 36 for l'plding the, latter in predetermined relation over the air valve and for preventing the, sliding ol' the housing The sealing plate` 37 is n'ovided with a substantial y radially extending slot 3S in its forward edgel to receive, there through the inlet branch 1S and the valve housing 34. rlfhe plate 37 also has at its inner side, and toward its rear edge portion, an outwardly flaring; slot 3S) through which the air pipe 24 is adapted to project. The, slot 39 is iared to admitI the swinging of lhe plate 3T into position and for removing` the same. slotted lug 4() is formed upoi preferably the rear edge of the plate. 3T for sealing the same in position when adjusled.

The arm 2l of the discharge valve is preferably ofiset forwardly at its free cud to dispose the lower end oi the connecting rod 22 in vertical register with its upper end. The stern 2S of theair valve projects upwardlyv through the housing 34 so thai` the thumb or finger may be pressed against the top of the steam to move the latter lownwardly against the tension of the spring 3l and open the valve 25 when di sired.

rflic-.housing 3i is preferably provided -with an enlarged head on its upper end forming an exterior annular shoulder which faces downwardly, and which is suitably apertured to admit. air to the valve when open. This head prevents rain. dus( and other accun'iulaiions from passing to the interior of 'die casing liV and thus protects the valve and prevents 'hireign substances from entering the containers.

ll'hat is claimed is: i

ln a measuring and dispensing apparaY tus. the combination of a pair of containers. inlet and discharge pipes therefor, an air pipe intercommunicating the upper cnd portions of the containers for eoualizing pressure of air therein. detachable cages engaging the upper end pori-ions of the containers and communicating therewith. inwardly-opening valves carried h v the cages i'or venting the containers when subjected to internal exhaustion, and sealing plates detachably fitting upon 'the upper ends of the containers about certain of said pipes and having portions overlapping said cages to maintain the same in position upon the containers.

in testimony whereof l allix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

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